I'm a second-class person citizen-wise, This is something I must recognise It's not my place to make complaint, But am I happy? No, I ain't I missed my chance when I was young, Now I live below the bottom rung I was put on earth to discover my niche; Oh Lord, won't you make me Nouveau Riche?
What's not to like? This live version should get a release on CD/DVD/Bluray or iTunes. It's better than the studio version and that's saying something when you consider that the studio version is already great.
I've still got it on tape - Ian & the Blockheads, Manic Street Preachers, Eels and I can't remember who else. Probably the best single edition of Jools show ever.
Aren't you endowed with the patience of Job?I wish Don't you feel ready to conquer the globe?Oh fish You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died
Lyrics What did you learn in school today? Jack shit The minute the teacher turns away That's it How many times were you truly intrigued? Not any Is boredom a symptom of mental fatigue? Not many When have you ever been top of the class? Not once What will you be when you're out on your arse? A dunce What are your prospects of doing quite well? Too small And what will you have at the very last bell? Fuck all You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space You can't do another's duty, or take a special place In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace What's the reward for being a berk? A blank Thick as a plank and looking for work What a wank What do you think of the Welfare State? It's a fake What have they handed you on a plate? The ache Have you considered how lucky you are? Well shucks What do you think of the system so far? It sucks Aren't you endowed with the patience of Job? I wish Don't you feel ready to conquer the globe? Oh fish You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died I'm a second class person citizen wise, This is something I must recognise It's not my place to make complaint, But am I happy? No, I ain't I missed my chance when I was young, Now I live below the bottom rung I was put on earth to discover my niche; Oh Lord, won't you make me Nouveau Riche? You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space You can't do another's duty, or take a special place In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died
You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space You can't do another's duty, or take a special place In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace What's the reward for being a berk?A blank Thick as a plank and looking for work What a wank What do you think of the Welfare State?It's a fake What have they handed you on a plate?The ache Have you considered how lucky you are?Well shucks
What did you learn at school today? Jack shit The minute the teacher turns away That's it How many times were you truly intrigued?Not any Is boredom a symptom of mental fatigue?Not many When have you ever been top of the class?Not once What will you do when you're out on your arse?A dunce What are your prospects of doing quite well?Too small And what will you have at the very last Bell?Fuck all
Love him. He has the most wonderful tone to his voice, he was a poet, and a one off.
God rest his soul.
Ian was the man, backed by one of the greatest funk outfits on the planet. Ian Dury and the Blockheads were THE ultimate pub rock band.
brilliant, every kid needs to listen to this, including my own,, funny we cant live our kids life can we,,,
This is lyrical and musical genius!
Outstanding musicianship all around
Would they get anywhere on the X-Factor?
Of course not.
Do I miss Ian Dury?
Too fucking right.
I'm a second-class person citizen-wise,
This is something I must recognise
It's not my place to make complaint,
But am I happy? No, I ain't
I missed my chance when I was young,
Now I live below the bottom rung
I was put on earth to discover my niche;
Oh Lord, won't you make me Nouveau Riche?
great tune, great bass solo near the end by sir normsky ...
What's not to like? This live version should get a release on CD/DVD/Bluray or iTunes. It's better than the studio version and that's saying something when you consider that the studio version is already great.
I've still got it on tape - Ian & the Blockheads, Manic Street Preachers, Eels and I can't remember who else. Probably the best single edition of Jools show ever.
What a TOP band!!
Love you Ian
@haroldturkeypants Norman Watt-Roy, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Geddy Lee. Ultimate bassists. All different, all brilliant in their own ways. :)
Aren't you endowed with the patience of Job?I wish
Don't you feel ready to conquer the globe?Oh fish
You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide
You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side
Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride
You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died
Sheer poetry from the man himself - thanx
I used to have it on tape so know that it was late 1998 from Later With Jools Holland. Hope that helps :-)
nice...an Ian Dury song I have not seen before! Thanks!!!
aagh Ian Ian what memories! brilliant would not get on radio 1 though!
Fuck radio 1
Lyrics
What did you learn in school today?
Jack shit
The minute the teacher turns away
That's it
How many times were you truly intrigued?
Not any
Is boredom a symptom of mental fatigue?
Not many
When have you ever been top of the class?
Not once
What will you be when you're out on your arse?
A dunce
What are your prospects of doing quite well?
Too small
And what will you have at the very last bell?
Fuck all
You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace
You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space
You can't do another's duty, or take a special place
In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace
What's the reward for being a berk?
A blank
Thick as a plank and looking for work
What a wank
What do you think of the Welfare State?
It's a fake
What have they handed you on a plate?
The ache
Have you considered how lucky you are?
Well shucks
What do you think of the system so far?
It sucks
Aren't you endowed with the patience of Job?
I wish
Don't you feel ready to conquer the globe?
Oh fish
You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide
You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side
Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride
You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died
I'm a second class person citizen wise,
This is something I must recognise
It's not my place to make complaint,
But am I happy? No, I ain't
I missed my chance when I was young,
Now I live below the bottom rung
I was put on earth to discover my niche;
Oh Lord, won't you make me Nouveau Riche?
You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace
You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space
You can't do another's duty, or take a special place
In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace
You can't steal another's thunder, you can't fill a great divide
You can't steer another's fancy, you can't change another's side
Not undo another's blunder nor pretend another's pride
You can't offer necromancy till the final hope has died
LMAO... such clever, clever lyrics !! Never to be eclipsed... Uncle Ian AND the Blockheads!! Thank u (x a million) HaroldTurkeyPants!
A wonderful man.
one in a million indeed
Genius, that's right.
The Blockheads were one hell of a band!
You can't bear another's beauty, you can't emulate a grace
You can't filch another's mystery, occupy another's space
You can't do another's duty, or take a special place
In another person's history when they've sunk without a trace
What's the reward for being a berk?A blank
Thick as a plank and looking for work What a wank
What do you think of the Welfare State?It's a fake
What have they handed you on a plate?The ache
Have you considered how lucky you are?Well shucks
good to see an apoearance by Derek The Draw!!
Quality Tune!! great poetry. and funk.
Amazing and that outro with bass and sax, incredible.
Genius... Im so psyched for the film x
Very tight band!!
"...oh Lord won't you make me nouveau riche!" brilliant!
What do you think of the system so far?It sucks
Fantastic song, written by a total genuis. Thanks Ian.
Love this band and fantab guitar pickin for sure at 2:45 ;-)
Bloody amazing, how did he do it.
excellent
Gold-dust!!!!!! does music get better than this?, not blooming likely!!
I agree. Class.
Oi Oi! Bombastic!
Love that. I really miss the old bugger. Never heard it before, when was that recorded? Nice to see Norman getting a solo too. Thanks.
Brilliant
yes, absolutely
top man RIP
God the music is great
What did you learn at school today? Jack shit
The minute the teacher turns away That's it
How many times were you truly intrigued?Not any
Is boredom a symptom of mental fatigue?Not many
When have you ever been top of the class?Not once
What will you do when you're out on your arse?A dunce
What are your prospects of doing quite well?Too small
And what will you have at the very last Bell?Fuck all
el mejor!!!
strawberry
sik chune
Great song but just makes you feel shit for failing the 11 plus but then let’s face it that’s why I hate labour because all those bastards passed it.
Brilliant
strawberry